Equality for Women is Progress for All Today we join the people of the world in celebration of the progress made for women’s rights, women’s empowerment and gender equality. We also acknowledge that progress has been slow, uneven and in some cases women and girls face new and more complex challenges. International Women’s Day is…
HONOURABLE Jane Tozaka was a proud recipient of the 2014 Secretary of State’s International Women of Courage award. Mrs Tozaka received the award from Deputy Secretary of State, Ms Dennise at Lime Lounge, Commonwealth Street last Sunday. The award was for her courage and leadership in advocating for good governance and women’s empowerment in the…
THE First Lady Charity will soon deliver a Mammogram machine for breast cancer to the Ministry of Health and Medical Services. A member and secretary of the First Lady’s Committee Jane Tozaka announced to women guests during the International Women of Courage award 2014 ceremony last Sunday, the assistance. She said one of the significant…
The fifth characteristic of leadership for us to consider is Leaders are “change agents.” They bring about change in order to fulfil their vision. They move through chaotic situations and change things; they manage change. An effective leader will not be satisfied with the traditional status quo lifestyle. To him or her, change is vital.…
Christians all over the world begin the season of Lent, in preparation for Easter, on Ash Wednesday. The “ash” is imposed on the foreheads, a sign which is strange in many tribes and cultures. To understand the meaning of this practice especially with the Catholics and Anglican Christians, we must pay attention to the…
WITH the general election a few months away, the Methodist Church says it will not affiliate itself with politics. This was confirmed by church communications secretary Reverend James Bhagwan who said the church was impartial and does not endorse any political parties. “We will support people on individual basis — if someone comes and asks…
SHE’S living proof that more females are making it to the top. But Westpac CEO Gail Kelly says Australian women still earn far less than men and face sometimes overwhelming obstacles in the workplace. “There are about 40 of our top 200 companies that have no women on their boards at all,” the banking boss…
SOUTH Seas Evangelical Church (SSEC) will celebrate its 50th Golden jubilee anniversary at Ambu near Auki, Malaita, next week. Up to 10,000 members of the church across the country are expected to converge for the week-long celebration. month. Pastor Stephen Ausuta, who is coordinating the event, said deputy prime minister Manasseh Maelanga will be their…
LOCAL Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) group, the Niuleni Community Music Ministry (NCMM) on Monday night marked its first anniversary of work and ministering to Gods people. The group which comprised of men, women and children from Niuleni in North Malaita, but currently working and residing in Honiara, was formed last year. The vision is to…
GOSPEL music plays a major role and is an avenue for change of attitude, behaviour and development not only in a person’s spiritual life but entire being. Member of Parliament (MP) for East Honiara, Douglas Ete highlighted this during the 1st anniversary celebration of the Niuleni Community Musical Ministry (NCMM) at the national museum auditorium…